Central Gazette Notification & Name Change Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to legally change your name in India via the Central Gazette of India (egazette.gov.in) with affidavit and newspaper proforma.

Interactive Central Gazette Notification & Name Change Step-by-Step Guide
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Formula & Calculation Methodology

3 Legal Steps: 1. Notarized Affidavit -> 2. Two Newspaper Ads -> 3. egazette.gov.in Dossier Submission.

Step-by-Step Worked Example

Name Change post marriage / spelling error

  1. Affidavit execution on ₹100 stamp paper before Notary
  2. Publication in 1 National English + 1 Regional Daily
  3. Payment of ₹1,100 - ₹1,400 via BharatKosh.gov.in
Result: Publication in Gazette Part IV within 15-30 working days

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gazette notification mandatory for passport name change?

For major name changes, Gazette publication is the most authoritative proof accepted across Passports, Banks, and PAN.

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